Google Play: Breakout Alternative and Indie Music Sale

Over the past decade, the lines between indie, alternative and mainstream has increasingly blurred. This week Google Play is celebrating those who work on the margins with a special collection capturing everyone from Phoenix to The Black Keys.

And, for one week only, these great albums start at only $3.99. Some really great albums from Bon Iver, The Shins and The Fall Out Boys are available for your consumption.

Google Play has been running a lot of music sales lately and this one got my attention because I am big fan of Queen of the Stone Age and their 2002 classic Songs For The Death is available.

In addition to the Breakout Alternative and Indie Music Sale, Google Play is offering a 90s Hip-Hop Rewind sale with some of the best albums from the “Golden Era” of Hip-Hop starting at $3.99. Some of the stellar album available are ‘Reasonable Doubt’ by Jay-Z, ‘Check Your Head’ by The Beastie Boys and ‘400 Degreez’ by former Hot Boy Juvenille.

Google Play is doing a hell of a job putting together consistent music sales and with classic albums like Scarface’s ‘The Diary’ and Bon Iver’s self titled album – the spot formerly known as Android Market is a “music head’s” dream….